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Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 642.74
Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia superimposed on pre-existing hypertension postpartum
  • Short description: TOX W OLD HYPER-POSTPART.
  • ICD-9-CM 642.74 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 642.74 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 642.74 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM O15.2 Eclampsia in the puerperium
 642.73 ICD9Data.com 642.9 
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